Japanese word

成果

Pronunciation

Romajiseika

Meaning

  • nounresult

Example

勉強の成果が出ました。ben kyō no sei ka ga de ma shi ta

My studying has produced results.

Illustration for 成果 (result)

More examples

毎日の練習が、少しずつ成果につながっています。mai nichi no ren shū ga suko shi zu tsu sei ka ni tsu na ga tte i ma su

Daily practice is gradually leading to results.

Core concept

Centers on a worthwhile result that shows what sustained effort or purposeful activity has produced.

Common phrases

  • 成果が出るsei ka ga de ru

    produce results

  • 成果を上げるsei ka o a ge ru

    achieve results

  • 成果を出すsei ka o da su

    produce results

  • 成果につながるsei ka ni tsu na ga ru

    lead to results

  • 成果を求めるsei ka o moto me ru

    seek results

Similar words

結果kekka: An outcome of an action or event, without necessarily showing sustained effort or special value.

Definition in Japanese

努力や活動の結果として得られる、価値のある実績やよい結果。do ryoku ya katsu dō no kek ka to shi te e ra re ru ka chi no a ru jis seki ya yo i kek ka

Word origin

成果 (seika) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 成 (sei, "become" or "accomplish") and 果 (ka, "result" or "fruit"), expressing an achieved result.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 成果 (seika) usually highlights the value of effort, so it is used for study, work, and research rather than for every kind of result.

Other meanings

  • achievementnoun

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